Description
Delightful Mini Quiche brings French countryside charm to your table, offering bite-sized elegance in every morsel. Crisp pastry and rich filling combine for a gourmet experience you’ll savor with pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Dairy:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or mozzarella blend)
- 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 cup fresh veggies (spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, etc.), chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh herbs (chives, parsley, or thyme), optional
Cooking and Crust:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 mini pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare the kitchen workspace by heating the oven to 375°F (190°C) and gently coating a muffin tin with oil or butter to prevent sticking.
- Delicately position mini pie crusts into each muffin compartment, ensuring they sit evenly and smoothly.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium temperature, then introduce chopped vegetables and gently cook for 3-5 minutes until they soften and release their aromatic flavors.
- Transfer the sautéed vegetables from the skillet and allow them to cool momentarily.
- In a mixing bowl, combine eggs with milk, incorporating seasonings like salt, pepper, and garlic powder, whisking until the mixture achieves a uniform consistency.
- Carefully distribute the sautéed vegetables across the mini pie crusts, creating an even layer of colorful produce.
- Slowly pour the egg mixture into each crust, filling approximately three-quarters of each cup to prevent overflow during baking.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of each mini quiche, creating a golden, melty surface.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, watching for a puffy, golden-brown appearance.
- Verify doneness by inserting a toothpick, which should emerge clean when the quiches are fully cooked.
- Remove from the oven and allow the mini quiches to rest and slightly cool before gently extracting them from the tin.
- Serve immediately while warm or store for later enjoyment, maintaining their delicate texture and flavor.
Notes
- Customize the cheese to match dietary needs, like using vegan alternatives or low-fat options for health-conscious eaters.
- Swap traditional pie crusts with gluten-free or almond flour crusts to accommodate different nutritional requirements.
- Experiment with vegetable combinations like spinach and feta or roasted bell peppers for diverse flavor profiles.
- Prepare these mini quiches ahead of time and freeze for convenient meal prep, reheating perfectly within 10-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg